The Pawn

T.K. Leigh

Jan 2026 · Hunter Trilogy Book 2 · Sold by Carpe Per Diem Publishing

About this ebook

He thought I was just another pawn in his game. But pawns can become queens.

He kidnapped me.

Lied to me.

Betrayed me.

Now Henry Fontaine swears he’s the only man who can keep me alive.

Maybe he’s right.

But survival always comes with a sacrifice.

And trusting the man who once held me captive feels like stepping back into a cage I vowed I’d never return to.

I should walk away.

I should run.

Yet every time I try, something drags me back to him… The monster in the shadows with a touch that feels like damnation and eyes that promise salvation.

He says he wants to protect me. That he’ll burn down the world before he lets anyone hurt me.

But men like Henry always have another lie. Another secret. Another move on the board.

Can I trust him enough to believe he's finally telling me the truth?

Or am I still nothing more than a pawn in his game of revenge?

The Pawn is the second book in dark captive romance trilogy from USA Today Bestselling Author T.K. Leigh. Grab your copy today.

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Ratings and reviews

Book 2 of Hunter Trilogy Was worth the wait. Henry and Ariana‘s story continues from where book 1 ended with Henry doing everything he can to rescue Ariana. But can Ariana trust him after what she has gone though? One click to find out in this latest addition to the series that doesn’t disappoint. I enjoyed the direction the characters relationship is going and edge of the seat suspense throughout the storyline. It to read what happens next!

My nerves are shot. The intensity of The Pawn is off the charts. After reading Hunter, I knew that The Pawn would start off with lots of drama as Henry searches for Ariana. The suspense was extreme from page one. Would he find her? Would she be hurt? Would she be alive? I was even more shocked after I had my answers. Henry has been busy. He has discovered a lot about Viktor Kane. None of it is good. He wants answers. He won't stop until the last rock has been overturned.

I love the dynamic between Ariana, and Henry. They actually make a really good team, them falling in love is icing on the cake. I love the cliffhanger it ended on. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

About the author

T.K. Leigh is a USA Today Bestselling author of romance ranging from fun and flirty to sexy and suspenseful.

Originally from New England, she now resides just outside of Raleigh with her husband, beautiful daughter, rescued special needs dog, and three cats. When she’s not writing, she can be found training for her next marathon or chasing her daughter around the house.